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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 10, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BT unites Home Nations with 4-3-3 strategy, using the power of football and technology to change the lives of millions
 
 
BT has unveiled its 4-3-3 football partnership strategy to use technology, innovation and digital skills in footballing communities across the UK to help change the lives of millions of players, coaches and fans...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel signs MoU to provide ICT solutions to develop municipal services
Member Logo Muscat Municipality and Oman Telecommunications Company Omantel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to employ the information technology solutions and services in developing municipal services and making the two...
 
•  Hala and Etisalat team up to strengthen Dubai Taxi Captains’ bond with their families through ‘Further Together’ partnership
Member Logo Hala, the joint venture between the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem has partnered with Etisalat, to offer its Captains (taxi drivers) a generous data bundle and international minutes package, making it easier...
 
•  Nokia to prepare Orange Slovensko RAN for 5G
Member Logo Nokia has been selected by Orange Slovensko, the leading operator in Slovakia, to prepare its Radio Access Network for 5G...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Togo’s telecom regulator, ARCEP, to open its own call center
According to ARCEP, opening the call center aligns with legal provisions on telecommunications and its mission to preserve customers’ interests...
 
Finnish regulators begin consulting on plans for allocation of 26GHz spectrum
The MoTC is seeking feedback on the proposed terms for an auction of 26GHz frequencies, with the ministry confirming its intention to offer three 800MHz blocks in the band...
 
South Asia
 
5G the next milestone for SLT
Sri Lanka Telecom is now ready to unveil the next giant milestone in the telco industry as the company is fully furnished to facilitate the Sri Lankans with 5G experience via fixed wireless broadband access.
 
SAP to support Digital Pakistan’s nationwide transformation
SAP has underscored its Pakistan investment plan to support Digital Pakistan’s nationwide digital transformation, diversified economic growth, and digital job creation...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Tigo launches LTE-A in five areas of El Salvador
The launch forms part of a US$130 million investment programme aimed at expanding network coverage for voice and data services in 2020...
 
SK Telecom targets 6-7 million 5G subscribers by end-2020
South Korean mobile operator SK Telecom expects to reach 6-7 million subscribers in the 5G segment by the end of 2020...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Salto ready to launch in June
The new streaming service, a joint venture between public broadcaster France Télévisions and commercial networks TF1 and M6 will start its Beta service on June 3, 2020...
 
Premier League planning own OTT service
The Premier League is working on plans to launch a Netflix-style digital streaming channel, selling live games direct to fans, new CEO Richard Masters has revealed...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain Bahrain announces its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2019
Zain Bahrain has reported net profit of BD1.454 million (US$3.86 million) for the three months ending 31 December 2019 (Q4 2019), representing a 2% decrease year-on-year...
 
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is coming to the Middle East
Saudi Arabia will soon be the host of one of the most prestigious institutions at the heart of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) effort to shape the development and application of emerging technologies for the benefit...
 
Smart healthcare solutions highlighted at UAE Innovation Month
Out-of-the-box solutions for a variety of sectors, including health, have gone on display in Sharjah as part of the UAE Innovation Month...
 
North Africa
 
Fawry, Banque Misr launch digital loyalty programme
Fawry, e-payment solutions company, signed an agreement with Banque Misr, to provide a digital loyalty programme for the bank's customers...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
ExteNet upgrades metro core fiber network to 200 Gbps
ExteNet offers converged communications infrastructure and services to support the outdoor and in-building wireless, fiber, and other advanced connectivity needs of its customers...
 
SES Networks brings connectivity to EU Fisheries Control Agency's operations
SES Networks said the European Fisheries Control Agency is leveraging its satellite-enabled managed connectivity services to allow real-time data exchange between a lightweight Remotely Piloted Aircraft System...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
US Cellular launches LTE-M network on 90% of cell sites to support IoT
The LTE-M network is designed to support simple, low-power or battery-limited IoT devices...
 
Globe Telecom extends its contract with Aviat Networks through 2024
In support of Globe's 5G network rollout, Aviat will provide wireless transport products and solutions across Globe's network footprint...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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